These are songs written by other artists that I particularly like.  They are just one-takes on acoustic guitar.

Cover songs

Nightingale (Norah Jones cover)

Going to California (Led Zeppelin cover)

Cover Me Up (Jason Isbell cover)

Influenced by the Grateful Dead version, particularly the acoustic versions they played around 1970.

I Know You Rider (cover, traditional)

Done in the style of James Taylor in his great recording.  Dedicated to my daughter.

Oh Susannah (Stephen Foster cover)

This song is dedicated to my late brother Eric, for whom I changed some of the lyrics in the second verse.  I thank my friend Tim Hussey for making me aware of this song.

Mercy Now (Mary Gauthier cover)

For me this is what blues music is all about.

I Just Want to Make Love to You (Willie Dixon cover)

I'm very grateful to be part of this talented and supportive Soundcloud community.  I try to write songs in a wide range of styles, including r&b, funk rock, folk, jazz, soul, alt-country, and classic rock.   My songs are written, recorded, and produced entirely by me, with the exception that my wife Joslyn provides backing vocals on a couple tracks.  I've also got some covers here just for fun.

Cover songs

Brian Schaefer